Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-11
WOMEN WORTH WINNING.
SOME OF THE GOOD CATCHES
OF WASHINGTON's WINTER.


trapped by Fortune Hunting Young
Scions-Young Malone Stirs Up the
Humsn dAres and Hounds Col. La
mont "a Newspaper Reader.
WASHINGTON, April 10.-Youug gall
lants OF the army and navy, and other
young men about town with pockets
more or less lined with golden shekels,
report that there has been an unusually
good supply OF marriageable young
women at the capital this winter, but for
some reason or other they have been I'M
usually shy ofthe nets in which Cupid
and designing mortals sought TO entrap
them. To begin wit b there were the Cald-
well girls, OF Catholic university fame,
wealthy, good looking and enter
tainlng like princesses, suitors
futtered in their wake like but
terfiies among the sweet-scented
buds of a flower garden. AS far as
known, however, the efforts TO take the
citadel of their hearts were unavailing.
They have gone away for the season, but
will return next winter, seeking new
worlds TO conquer and prepared TO spend
another small fortune IN entertaining the
butterflies of fashion and leaders in the
official life Of the capital. Not far from
the residence OF the Misses Caldwell
dwelt the Misses Riggs, daughters of the
late George Riggs, who founded the bank
ing house bearing mis- name. Tley &C.
eapy the family residence on l street,
s which 10 as large as MOTEL, and
Which is surrounded by a large private
rsrden, one of the few that are left in this
city.
Miss Alice, the elder sister, gives most
Miner attention to charita BILE matters, and
does not often appear in the social whirl
0ntside OF her own house. Miss jamie.
the younger, is a pretty brunette. OF
medium height, thoroughly unaffected In
looks aud demeanor, and though her per-
sonal wealth runs into the millions, no.
body would suspect ii by her simple
tastes in dress. Another sister married
a French diplomat, Nj. GeOfroy, and died
a few wears ago; while fourth is the
rrife Of Sir Henry Howard, an English
man, now at Copenhagen 10 her msjssly's
diplomatic service. The Misses Riggs
and their brothers, who succeeded ~
their lather's banking business, are 81
well known in LONDON society as IN the
most exclusive circles OF old residents
here. and are noted for the entire absence
of ostentation in their manner Of living
or in their intercourse with others. They
live in keeping with Their great wealth,
but the lack OF parade and show
of their money is perhaps the most
noticeable feature OF the entire family.
The young ladies are considered remark
ably good catches by all the young men,
but so far at least they have successfully
withst0od all the sieges TO which Wash
inQton's army OF suitors has subjected
them. The Misses DAVIS are another
most attractive pair OF sisters. They are
fabulously rich and entertained in royal
style all during last winter. Whenever
they went out the elder sister ohsperonsd
the younger, whose health will not admit
of much society outside OF her own house.
"a .w,sIN ka fro alt brvt,
are not tempted TO make permanent
home in Washington, and at the same
time encourage the material prospects of
Ia couple OF splendid young fellows, who
ARE plentiful enough here in everything
but means. An unusually large number
of rich widows were others of the prizes
awaiting fortunate men, and they
numbered some of the most liberal enter
tanners, but they are still enjoying the
state of single blessedness. The social
doings at present are almost sub rosa,
excepting Mrs. Whitney's salon, where
the most fas hionable of the upper circle
meet for exchange OF gossip on Wednes-
day afternoons, and on Thursday even
jngs by invitation to musicale. After
Easter, however, comes the Whitney
baby christening and a resumption OF the
gay whirl In many ways.
COL. LAMONT AND THE PAPERS.
Col. Lamont, the Presidents private
secretary, 10 passionately fond OF ne wspa-
per reading. Whenever he has little
spare time for 1oungtng he can pretty
surely be counted on to put IL in q big
easy chair with his lace hidden behind a
newspaper. There is nothing he likes
better than a big pile of newspapers, an
easy chair, and a pair of slippers when
he wants little solid comfort. He never
smokes, but this does not detract in the
beast from the enjoyment of his readip
WhnrQEGF no aQpOmnauiaa Ia
president and Mrs. Cleveland on rail-
way journey ne Invariably lays in a good
supply of newspapers aud retreats be-
hind their pages the moment the train
pulls out OF the depot. He can safely be
counted brs, on !" u remain the behind Ind
of the trip unless some unusual
incident should interrupt. Loving, newly
married couples would be In their glory
if all tAe trains were filled with men like
Col. Lamont. Possibly it is appreciation
of this tact that led Mrs. Cleveland to
make the secretary unique present,
which adOrns one Of his rooms. IL is
newspaper-hOlder, representing a white
shirted, red-turbaned old countryman
1eaning out of a cottage window, with
elbows resting upon the broad sill, while
the extended hands hold a half open
newspaper, which he seems to be IN
gteDtly perusing. When Mrs. Cleveland
sent the present she accompanied it with
"a note saying that she thought it best to
send aim a man to help him read. The
lColonel laughed heartily at the bon mot
and never tires OF telling the story to ais
Visitors. AS a result Of his taste for
newspapers the Colonel IL one OF the best
informed men in Washington on the lead
ing public topics Of the day. He is
firm friend OF the newspapers, and is
valuable aid and source OF information to
the Washington correspondents. When
ever they want TO verify report involv-
5ng the Presidential household they seek
the Colonel sEd usually gain the desired
Information.
YOUNG MALONE IN THE SADDLE.
Young Butler Malone, son Of the erst.
while Senator from Virginia, may be a
most intolerable young scamp, but just
now, at least, he IS a sort of hero with a
certain section of WashingtOn's upper
tendon. A few days ago paper hunt
~-7sfas organized by some Of the most exclu-
sive ones In Washington society. Mr..
,Alexan dre Greger, OF the Russian Lega-
1ion, one OF the most popular OF the
3ounger diplomats, was master OF
s-bounds," Messrs. Legare and Goldsbor-
Ough were the "hares." Among those in
f1fpndnnoQ were fhQ SnorptnTfag fha